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clueless · 02-25-2003, 09:09 AM

i was just thinking, how come i have ever seen an eclipse in japan?

**mrmephistopheles** · 02-25-2003, 09:40 AM

I never saw one while I was there, but I know there are Japanese clubs for that car. I don't recall if they're referred to as Eclipses, however.

Zemus · 02-25-2003, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by clueless
i was just thinking, how come i have ever seen an eclipse in japan?

HAH they dont make eclipes in Japan, they have the FTO, i think the same engine. Eclipes/Talons/Lasers are all DSM = Diamond Star Motors, which is chrysler, which isent in japan.

Saul240 · 02-25-2003, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by clueless
i was just thinking, how come i have ever seen an eclipse in japan?

nope never saw the eclipise in japan yet, probably never will...

RPS13 · 02-27-2003, 06:27 PM

Granted, they are all imported to Japan. They do not sell them like they would sell a regular Mitsubishi...

I just saw one used as a model to design an HPI intercooler. It was the second gen that a Japanese guy drives. There is also another Spyder here that a Japanese guy drives, too.

I don't know how you compare the FTO to the Eclipse... Maybe the newest Eclipse since it has a V6 engine. But the 2nd Gen. Eclipses had the EVO I, II, III, 4G63 engine layout.

Haven't seen anybody driving the newest Eclipse, though... Who would even bother with that ugliness, anyway?!?!

rancid240 · 02-27-2003, 07:48 PM

i saw a red one last summer...i didnt realize how rare they were until i walked past and realized i hadnt seen one for the last two months. it was LHD btw

boro240 · 02-27-2003, 10:15 PM

its not the same 4G63 thats in the EVO. my friend has a 1g GSX. its similar but the EVO 4G63 is better. yes they sell eclipses in japan. FTOs are V6, and not very fast.

kurissuS13 · 02-27-2003, 10:29 PM

iirc, 1st Gen GSX uses the one similar to the Evo. the 2nd Gen GSX uses the one similar to the Galant VR4. i could be wrong...

FRpilot · 02-28-2003, 11:50 AM

wait.. so the FTO in japan is similar to our 2nd gen eclipses? they have the same body but a tuned down evo motor? i thought the eclipse was a USDM car that mitsu and dodge came together to build.. stylin came from dodge/chrysler (domestic) and the engine came from mitsu.. im kinda confused b/c i always thought they never had eclipses in japan but i was playin tokyo extreme racer 2 and i saw a 2nd gen eclipse..

02-25-2003, 09:09 AM	#1
clueless Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	those of u been to japan, have you ever seen eclipse there? i was just thinking, how come i have ever seen an eclipse in japan?

02-27-2003, 06:27 PM	#5
RPS13 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: May 2002 Location: JPN Age: 48 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, they do have the Eclipse... Granted, they are all imported to Japan. They do not sell them like they would sell a regular Mitsubishi... I just saw one used as a model to design an HPI intercooler. It was the second gen that a Japanese guy drives. There is also another Spyder here that a Japanese guy drives, too. I don't know how you compare the FTO to the Eclipse... Maybe the newest Eclipse since it has a V6 engine. But the 2nd Gen. Eclipses had the EVO I, II, III, 4G63 engine layout. Haven't seen anybody driving the newest Eclipse, though... Who would even bother with that ugliness, anyway?!?!

02-27-2003, 10:29 PM	#8
kurissuS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SoCali Caliente Age: 41 Posts: 469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	iirc, 1st Gen GSX uses the one similar to the Evo. the 2nd Gen GSX uses the one similar to the Galant VR4. i could be wrong... __________________ "OMG!!! It's... it's Bananas! They're... they're in Pajamas!!! And, THEY'RE COMING DOWN THE STAIRS!!!" --SUGAR & PATIS 4 LIFE--

02-25-2003, 09:40 AM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I never saw one while I was there, but I know there are Japanese clubs for that car. I don't recall if they're referred to as Eclipses, however.

02-27-2003, 07:48 PM	#6
rancid240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2,770 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	i saw a red one last summer...i didnt realize how rare they were until i walked past and realized i hadnt seen one for the last two months. it was LHD btw

02-27-2003, 10:15 PM	#7
boro240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its not the same 4G63 thats in the EVO. my friend has a 1g GSX. its similar but the EVO 4G63 is better. yes they sell eclipses in japan. FTOs are V6, and not very fast.